Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

Sewing for Friends

Posted on April 4, 2020 by katyquilts

I got to quilt this fun soccer quilt for a friend this week. She asked for variegated thread, so I used this Rainbow from Superior Threads. I think it turned out really cute! This is the pantograph I used from … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbler Triumph!

Posted on April 3, 2020 by katyquilts

Wendy has provided me with the best name for this quilt! It caused plenty of trouble, but it’s finally done. I love the border print. I’ve saved it a long time for just the right quilt. I’ve been using what … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on April 2, 2020 by katyquilts

This quilt is finally on the frame! I had planned to use this panto. But at the last minute, I switched to this. Both are available from Urban Elementz. Hopefully, I’ll be able to share this finish soon. Have a … Continue reading →

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Those Troublesome Tumblers

Posted on April 1, 2020 by katyquilts

Gosh, wasn’t March just the longest year? I didn’t want to, but I decided I needed to tackle this “tumbler trauma”, as Wendy put it. I realized I didn’t want to have the print tumblers on the edges cut off. … Continue reading →

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March/April Goals

Posted on March 31, 2020 by katyquilts

Time to review my monthly goals. 1. Quilt five QOVs. Not done. Thanks to the corona virus, the group was unable to meet this month, meaning no tops for me to quilt. 2. Finish my leader/ender quilt. Done! 3. Come … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Neutral Scrappy Trips

Posted on March 30, 2020 by katyquilts

I wasn’t too sure about this project, but I forged ahead. My neutral loving daughter approves. The more blocks I make, the more I like it. Of course, now I’m thinking it should be bigger than what I can make … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on March 29, 2020 by katyquilts

Today I have a little slow binding stitching on this secret sewing project. And then I hope to get some more work done on this. Since E1’s therapy is canceled for the time being, I haven’t gotten as much done … Continue reading →

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Hands 2 Help~ Leaders/Enders

Posted on March 28, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve signed up for Hands 2 Help hosted by Sarah over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. I’m making progress on my leader/ender blocks and this will become my donation quilt. I will send it on to Quilts of Compassion. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ DS Hexie Quilt

Posted on March 27, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve been chipping away at my UFO list and today I have another finish. I started hand piecing these in 2016. I used the green I was considering for the border as binding and for part of the backing. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Neutral Scrappy Trips

Posted on March 26, 2020 by katyquilts

The tumbler quilt is in timeout. I opened the neutral jelly rolls. That’s the hardest part, right? I sorted into groups of eight that are roughly alternating light and dark. Sew these into pairs send press to the darker strip. … Continue reading →

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